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Tours Manager

Sky Travel and Tours, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
300

About Sky Travel and Tours

Job Summary

• development of domestic and international packages by visiting destinations and suggesting interesting travel routes or places of interest;
• designing flexible tour packages to meet the needs of different clients;
• exploring and identifying new business opportunities in a competitive and rapidly changing industry;
• accompanying groups travelling by coach, although on specialist tours travel may be by mini-bus, car, boat, plane;
• welcoming groups of holiday makers at their starting point and announcing details of travel arrangements and stop-over points;
• checking tickets and other relevant documents, seat allocations and any special requirements;
• helping with passport and immigration issues;
• commentating during the journey on places of interest along the route;
• communicating a range of information on itineraries, destinations and culture;
• informing passengers of arrival and departure times at each destination on the itinerary (including ensuring that all members of the group are back on the coach before departing from each stop);

Duties & Responsibilities

• making sure all travel arrangements run according to plan and that accommodation, meals and service are satisfactory;
• organising entry to attractions and transport, such as car hire;
• ensuring that the tour is running smoothly for individual members of the group;
• responding to questions and offering help with any problems that arise – ranging from simple matters, such as directing a member of the group to the nearest chemist, to more serious issues, such as tracing lost baggage, etc.;
• dealing with emergencies, such as helping a holidaymaker who is ill or those needing to contact family members urgently;
• making contact in advance with places to stay or visit to check details and arrangements;
• liaising with hotels, coach companies, restaurants and other clients;
• advising about facilities, such as sights, restaurants and shops, at each destination;
• occasionally making accommodation bookings on proposed dates;
• writing reports and maintaining records;
• organizing and attending tourism events, conferences, workshops, seminars and exhibitions.

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree is prefered.

Submission Guideline

Please send your Resume with Cover letter mentioning the Position in the Subject line.
recruitment@skytravels.af

Functional Area

Travel/Tourism

Countries

Post Date

Dec 31, 2010

Closing Date

Mar 09, 2011

Reference

SKY-HR-12

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Gender

Male